Overview
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Specifications
Units:
| Maximum Rating | 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz) |
| Minimum Rating | 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2 |
Benefits & Features
December 4, 2025
Specifications
Units:
| Maximum Rating | 3640 ekW (60Hz), 4850 kVA (50Hz) |
| Minimum Rating | 3300 ekW (60Hz), 4400 kVA (50Hz) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Tier 4 Final, IMO Tier 2 |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Speed | 900 / 1000 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous |
| Engine Model | C280-12, V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13:01 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Direct unit injection |
| Governor Type | Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) |
| Length - Maximum | — |
| Width - Maximum | — |
| Height - Maximum | — |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | — |
Benefits & Features
Cat Diesel Engine
Cat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Generator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
- Industry leading motor starting capabilities
- High Efficiency
Worldwide Product Support
Worldwide Product Support
- Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
- Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S��?�O��?�S��?��?��? program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Full Range of Attachments
Full Range of Attachments
- Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
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Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System <!-- 3600 series only -->
- Air cleaner
- Air inlet shutoff
- Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
- Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
- Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
- Cooling System
- Front mounted turbos
- Jacket water thermostats
- Water temperature regulator
- Engine coolant water drains
- Three-bundle oil cooler
- Exhaust System
- 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
- Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
- Fuel System
- Simplex or duplex
- Generator System
- Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer
- Governor System
- UG Actuator
- Lube System
- Oil filler and dipstick
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
- Crankcase explosion relief valves
- Oil pressure regulating valve
- Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
- Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
- Mounting System
- Engine and generator mounting
- Damper, torsional vibration
- Starting / Charging System
- Vane type air starter
- Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
- Line group for single point custom connection
- Air silencer
- General:
- Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Boost control valve
- Soot filter
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Air cleaner louver assembly
- Vertical support bracket
- Air inlet adapter
- Cooling System
- Expansion tank
- Heating aids
- Cooling system aids
- Heat exchanger for single circuit
- Auxiliary water pump
- Exhaust System
- Weld flange and related hardware
- Flexible exhaust fittings
- Fuel System
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel system connections
- Duplex primary fuel strainer
- Generator System
- Anti-condensation space heaters
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections
- Class F insulation
- 3 Phase, six leads, WYE
- Governor System
- Battery backup/power supply
- Electronic/actuators
- 723 Plus
- 230 UA
- EGB actuator
- Digital programmers
- Lube System
- Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
- Oil pan drain valve
- Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Non-vertically restrained
- Isolator
- Vertically restrained
- Starting / Charging System
- Compressed air flex hose
- Turbine type air starters
- Redundant air starters
- Pressure reducing valve
- General:
- Custom paint colors